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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DGyEOILpDLH/A new study from the University of Toronto suggests a simple blood test could help identify expectant mothers at risk for preterm delivery.   The researchers followed over 9,000 pregnant women and found that low levels of placental growth factor (PlGF) at 24-28 weeks  are associated with a 50-fold higher risk of delivery before 34 weeks.Since PlGF testing is already used in early pregnancy screenings, experts believe it could be easily integrated into routine prenatal care.Early detection could allow for better monitoring, medication to manage blood pressure, and delivery planning at specialized hospitals—potentially improving outcomes for both mother and baby.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-blood-mothers-preterm-delivery.html#google_vignettehttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2826174#prematurity #pregnancy #women #test #pigf